I've heard so many conflicting reports on Lincoln that I can't be sure, but it does seem to me that the film plans fo focus almost exclusively on the topic of slavery and I'm not sure that is the direction a film on Lincoln should go. JMO.

Well...I think the topic of slavery is going to have to be included. Your typical average joe knows that Lincoln freed the slaves and that's about it. If it isn't a big part of the movie, people would probably complain.

Well...I think the topic of slavery is going to have to be included. Your typical average joe knows that Lincoln freed the slaves and that's about it. If it isn't a big part of the movie, people would probably complain.

This is exactly what I expect from Spielberg. Never mind actually making a thought provoking and well made film, just give the masses what they wan ant and be sure not to challenge anybody or make people think. DDL will be awesome but I think the movie will end being mediocre and completely forgettable.

Back in August during the TCA press tour, it was announced that Larry David was working on a new feature film for HBO, with Michael Keaton and Jon Hamm attached to co-star. Since then, that's about all we'd heard on the subject -- until now.

The Hollywood Reporter describes the film, which centers on Nathan Flomm (David), a former marketing executive who loses his fortune and is publicly humiliated following a petty argument with his boss (Hamm). Ten years later, Nathan's reputation is in shambles, and he now lives on a small island off the coast of Massachusetts under the alias Rolly DaVore. However, when his former boss shows up to renovate his summer mansion, Nathan sees the perfect opportunity to seek his revenge.

Hader will play Rags, the henchman to a local quarry owner (Hall) who agrees to help Nathan settle the old debt, with Keaton as the eccentric quarry operator. Hudson is taking on the role of Hamm's character's wife. McBride will play the best-buddy role to Nathan. Mendes is on board as an island local who takes an off-handed suggestion from Nathan a bit too seriously; Smoove is set to play her ex-boyfriend. Ryan will portray Nathan's ex-girlfriend, who's hiding an explicit secret.